| 词组 | measure |
| 释义 | verb | noun measure1 /ˈmeʒə $ -ər/ verb to find the size, length, or amount of somethingadverbsmeasure sth accurately/precisely Very small changes in weight are difficult to measure accurately.measure sth exactly Unless we measure the distance exactly, our results will be inaccurate.nounsmeasure the size/amount The meter measures the amount of water you use. | It’s a good idea to measure the size of the window before you buy curtain material.measure the weight/speed/temperature They measure the baby’s weight every month for the first year. | Measure the temperature of the water using a thermometer. | The police use this technology to measure the speed of cars.measure the distance We measured the distance between the two points with a ruler.measure the rate/level The nurse measures the patient’s heart rate. | The blood test measures the level of alcohol in your body.measure the pressure An optician uses a simple test to measure the pressure behind your eye.measure the position They wanted to measure the position of the stars.phrasesmeasure how much/how long/how big etc Researchers measured how much carbon dioxide there was in the atmosphere.sth is difficult/hard/easy to measure The long-term effects of taking the medication are difficult to measure.it is possible/impossible to measure sth Using this method, it should be possible to measure the plant’s growth rate. verb | noun measure2 /ˈmeʒə $ -ər/ noun an action, especially an official one, intended to deal with a particular problemadjectives/nouns + measurean extreme/drastic measure (=unusual and severe) The public would not be in favour of such an extreme measure. | Drastic measures are needed if we are to fight global warming.a desperate measure (=one that you only use because you are in a very difficult situation) The government was forced to take desperate measures to reduce its debts.a temporary/short-term measure also an interim measure formal It’s just a temporary measure until he finds somewhere else to live.an emergency measure Emergency measures are needed to reduce the number of homeless people.appropriate measures (=ones that are suitable for that situation) We will take appropriate measures to make sure the information remains private.all necessary measures The army will take all necessary measures to protect the public.a precautionary/preventative measure (=in order to prevent something bad from happening) He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure. | Vaccination against disease is a sensible preventative measure.a safety measure New safety measures were introduced after the rail crash.a security measure (=for keeping a place safe from danger or crime) Cameras have been installed as a security measure.verbstake measures to do sth (=do something to deal with a problem) We are taking measures to improve the situation. | Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.use a measure The government has used various measures to silence the protests.introduce/bring in a measure The authorities introduced tough new security measures.adopt a measure (=start using it) They agreed to adopt measures to reduce pollution.announce a measure Emergency measures have been announced.outline a measure (=describe it in general way) He outlined the measures in his plan.oppose a measure We will oppose any measures to remove the ban.a measure is aimed at sth The measures are aimed at reducing the speed of cars on the roads.a measure is designed/intended to do sth The Marshall Plan was a measure designed to help Europe rebuild after the war. | These are measures intended to improve food safety.phrasesa series of measures They introduced a series of measures to encourage people to exercise more.a package of measures (=a group of measures) A package of road safety measures has been announced. |
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